IKEA closes Tokyo stores, focuses online

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

IKEA will close its Harajuku and Shinjuku stores in early 2026. The closures are part of a strategy review, with IKEA Shibuya becoming the main Tokyo city center hub. The company will strengthen other metropolitan stores and its online presence to maintain customer accessibility.


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